I have a 1995 GMC Sonoma. I am attempting to replace the ...

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the bulbs

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You definitely have the bulb that truck calls for but that socket looks like it's for a 3157 bulb.

That’s where my confusion is as well. I have found that this truck is a frankenstein, being a 94.5/95 model, but this I did not expect

I love GM I have a silverado myself but i hate they half year stuff they've done for years.

Does the 94 call for a 3157?

It does not, how long have you owned it?

4 years. All of the bulbs were factory, which is amazing, so I am just now getting to these lights to change outEverything up to this point in lights has been exact fit on what it calls for

I'm thinking for some reason someone changed out the harness early on in it's life. It does look factory though. Maybe a monday factory job..

I’m thinking this whole truck was a Friday factory job. AKA ready to go home and drink a cold one.

I think i've figured it out. back up bulb, does reverse light match that bulb?

Yessir it does. Plugged my LED backup bulb in, but didn’t get power, which I didn’t expect to

Because the [brake](/topics-brake-gmc/) light bulb it calls for the 3057

Correct. I changed those Friday

And your reverse slot is a 3057 as well the one pictured?

That’s what it seems like

I'd take the old one with you to match it up but i'd say quality control missed that.. is it that way on both sides?

It is

I got a good one for you. I was fleet manager at a shop, the guys where doing oil changes, it was a new corolla, tech came and got me said i've been doing maybe 20 of these this week they all have canister oil filters, i went out there this one was spin on... Back and forth with toyota finally there corporate came back and said the November batch that year had spin on.... Made no sense. May be a case like that. No one new anything we had to cross reference the filter.

Probably so! Could also be previous owner decided for some odd reason to change the bulb socket

That's what i'm really thinking it looks OEM so at least if they did it appears they did it well.

Will a 3057 even function as a reverse light?

Yea, i'm not sure if my silverado is a 3057 or 3157 i can't remember but they do the job.

Awesome. If I were to get LED’s, will I need a resistor?Lightbulbs.com is claiming that those factory bulbs for that year were split between 1156 and 3156. This could be our problem

It could be I honestly wouldn't have even paid attention i'd pull one out of inventory and put the same one back in but that sounds like something they'd do.

Like you previously stated, I love General Motors, will never own another vehicle (especially not Ford), but they do some of the most outrageous stuff when it comes to parts

Same here lol. Had i seen it enough i'd have caught on maybe.. i'm same on fords. i walk enough when I want to lol.

Gotta hand it to Ford though, their parts actually fit what they say they fit. That’s probably because they have to get changed out so frequently though

Yea they got the part swap down pat, if they'd just LS swap and call it a day.

Any ideas on the resistor for the LED’s?

For signal or reverse lights?

Reverse. I plan on putting regular signal in

I put LED in my reverse on my silverado no resistor, you should be ok. If it was signal it would give you the fast signal light out warning.

Awesome. I’ll let you know how it goes tomorrow! Hopefully I get the correct bulb this time. Thanks for your help, and nice talking to you

Sounds good, you as well.

3156 was correct. I went with LEDs, and it turns out my rear turn signals are also my brake lights. Thanks for the help again.

Awesome! You're welcome, you may check amazon for interior leds really brightens up the interior as well.

I switched my interior with a 211-2 a couple of weeks ago. Makes a world of difference. Any more ideas for livening up the truck on the exterior? I already have 3 sizes too big tires, 2” spacers, LED low beam lights, line-x bumper and grill, and adding a 2” suspension lift soon. Aka trying to make a 2wd a 4wd

Sounds like you've got it covered I have seen some pretty cool halo [headlights](/topics-headlight-gmc/) for those.

I’ve considered replacing headlight and taillight assemblies with custom mades, but for some reason I like the classic style. Do you know where I can find the front lettering for the grille for less than $150?

174626159219 This ebay set looks good item number above.e

Know where I could find the missing nut?

That would be harder but a hardware store could match the threads.

Gotcha. I’ll let you know how they turn out!

Sounds good. Actually if you type '1995 gmc sonoma emblem nut' in ebay a bunch of options come up, you'd just have to mesure the stud.

https://youtu.be/czpsFCQCpaY You could also throw a borla or flowmaster muffeler on it.

I would love to, but I don’t want that “V8 wannabe sound”. If I could find something that sounded fantastic on the 4.3, I’d be all over it. I’m actually removing the cat this weekend. Honeycombs are ruined inside

https://youtu.be/EDjNI25WHoQ The flowmaster super 10 actually sounds pretty awesome, you'd want some sort of cold air intake on it though.

I hear the fuel injected already has a semi-cold air intake? Is this true?

Not really only ones i've ever seen have semi cold air is the 5.7 vortec with the 'tube' filter. Those you take the lid off the filter box very big difference.

I’ll definitely look into it. Heard you can gain a whole 5-10 horsepower

https://www.knfilters.com/57-3009-performance-air-intake-system I have one on my silverado and my wife's suv. There's a a difference, more so in the suv with the 6.2 they really had airflow restricted on it. It really depends how bad the original airflow was.

Airflow is terrible as the air filter box no longer bolts onto the frame beside the radiator.

Is your 4.3 the Vortec?

sir

370461739028 ebay item number I'd try this cold air over the K&N I watch this below video on K&N pretty sure it was installed wrong to rub but it did lead me to that much cheaper option. Either way price wise much better for same result. https://youtu.be/qJT1Q05F8Rs

Do you think it would have much effect?

Definitely need an [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-gmc/) I finally found a video on a true dual exhaust 2 mufflers, https://youtu.be/Ij9Qq0bo-64 I think so if your not getting proper airflow it will help. i've only not been able to tell a difference on my vette it's out of control anyway lol. But everything else i can tell. When i tow my trailer it made a major temp difference, hills on hot days i'd get close to 240 even with K&N filter in box i took box out It stayed much cooler.

At this moment, I’ve got a single outlet “rumble” muffler on there. So changing that $20 part out would not be a problem. I’m very handy with a welder, so I could for sure turn it to dual exhaust. Dual exhaust + CAI = good performance?

https://youtu.be/Ij9Qq0bo-64 I'd be shocked if you cold air and true duel and didn't see a noticeable gain.

Awesome. I’ll see what I can come up with this weekend!

https://youtu.be/NMR-o8souOo This one shows a good underside of the true duel, not a fan of the thrush mufflers though, 40 series flowmaster sounds good though.

2.5” piping?

I believe so on most true duels, you may have to do a set up like this if you run true duel space wise. https://youtu.be/rTUxOIMfekc now that jones flow pack in that video is 3" so it all depends on the parts.

Would it be more beneficial to get a muffler that has two outlets, or make the dual after the muffler?

If you're going with on muffler definitely 2 outlet.

That’s what I was figuring. I’ll look into the 40 series some more, and see what I can do

Yea single in duel out muffler is way to go.

deleting the cat will make it louder and deeper toned, correct?

It'll definitely make it louder. i'd look into high flow cats, no cats you could run into a CEL staying on.

sir. Thankfully, we don’t have emissions in my county, as I would have probably failed years ago. I’m just trying to maximize fuel economy to the best of my ability. I don’t have a gauge on it, but I’m assuming it’s around 12 MPG now (Tires aren’t helping)

any better airflow will help fuel economy some. I always run at least 40psi in my truck tire 50+ if i'm towing as well. As far as ride check rockauto.com they have great prices on shocks and struts, windshield wipers also, actully just orders wipers for my wife's suv bosch that parts stores sell $35, each, $5 each with shipping $19 crazy cheap.

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-225n2.html?find=1995-gmc-sonoma-2wd-735784This is the lift I was more than likely going to purchase. The shocks are what sold me, but I’m unsure if there will be a difference after adding a leaf. (I don’t tow/haul). I will need struts soon, and my mom runs the local Autozone (store manager) so parts aren’t terribly expensive anymore thankfully

The leaf will keep it level keep rear from dipping down on you.

I hear that it creates a rougher driving experience though. Just don’t want the new shocks and leaf to counteract each other.

It shouldn't much, a little bit though to me is worth it to not have the rear down look. i'm checking but i don't think your truck has struts i believe the shock just sets inside the spring.

That would be awesome and save a lot of money. I didn’t even think to check on that. Just figured it had them

https://youtu.be/s2zDwikIIy0 I was correct. They will have to come out to replace springs but yea that kit does your shocks and springs.

Awesome. Also probably going to switch from drums to disc in the rear. There are tons of little things like that I want to do to this truck to make it safer/look better overall. It’s a hard life trying to make an old farm truck into a showroom truck

I hear that been looking at a disc conversion for my silverado, down the road i'm doing MSD coils and wires when it warms up.

I actually just replaced my plugs last week. Went with ac Delco platinums. I also bought wires, cap and rotor, and ignition coil. Found out the hard way that everything but the plugs didn’t fit

yea you never know sometimes.

It was all a part of the 94.5 debacle we started with.

The ole half year, it wasn't until about 99-2000 parts really started recognizing the half year.

Have I already told you about the OBD2 sensor? Or do you know about that with the 95-95 models?

wasn't 95 still obd1?

The system, yes. The sensor, no

For example

oh yea the port I don't know why they do that stuff lol. i just checked my 95 fleetwood my grandmother just gave me it's clearly obd1 first time i even looked at it been changing front suspension parts on it.

It’s ridiculous how they just threw parts on this thing. Guess that’s what kept people going in to dealerships to get serviced though.

Yet at the same time they get theme at the dealer and sometimes they are just as clueless lol

Oh I know. You’re better off with trial and error and fixing it yourself. You’ll still end up saving a couple hundred dollars

Yea, dealerships lost there way about 25 years ago, it's all profit now.

I went to get grille retaining clips for this truck at the dealership, luckily they only costed me $1 a piece. Emblems were $100 per letter. I want to know the profit margin on their parts

about 95% easily.

Well look man, I don’t want to take up any more of your time. Is it okay if I keep this thread open so I can contact you this weekend on advice with cat, muffler, and other projects?

yea no problem sounds good.

Thanks again!

You're welcome.

Just noticed my AC and Heat will not blow out of front dash vents. No matter where I tell them to blow from, they only come from windshield, bottom of the dash, or both. Any ideas?

Sounds like the blend door actuator

That’s what I figured as well. Might as well do blower motor while I’m in there too

Yea I if it’s original I would those brushes do wear in those motors

When the front vents did work, they were VERY weak. While I’ve got you, considering you seem to be the guru of finding good parts for cheap, have you seen a cheap bumper cover for my truck lately?

I see some on carparts.com for about $70 https://www.carparts.com/details/GMC/Sonoma/Replacement/1995-1997/6997P.html?TID=gglpla&origin=pla&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=pla&utm\_campaign=9089238228&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldVYbmgTewOrT2GchqgRdiLnj7nb\_9ucnZ7vaBUg2VV9X43kA-WEtLQaAg9cEALw\_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

For some reason it shows it doesn’t fit my SLE model, but it looks the exact same

You may have to call them on it. Or just go all in on the pictured item.

I would absolutely love to. Actually bought the metal for it two weeks ago. I think you’ve convinced me to do it

They look good on those

I have to throw a 4x4 sticker on it somewhere!

Look up ZR2 off road stickers. Those are sick on those trucks

I do think those would look nice on the upcoming paint job

Yea always like those stickers.

Is the silver piece in the middle of the bumper cover an “impact strip”?

That sounds right for that.

Is it required?

The bumper covers I see cover whole bumper so i'd think no.

Gotcha. Thank you

You're welcome.

I was quoted $1,000 to repair some of the body and paint factory color on the truck. Fair price? Company is sprayglo

Looking at there site if that is there extreme package seem like it's thorough and complete.

It’s the supreme package. Body work raised it up a good bit

That should be good I think the extreme with hand sanding may give better results. Also on your grill you might look at this replacement with billet back insert. https://www.carparts.com/details/GMC/Sonoma/Replacement/Grille\_Assembly/1995/SLS/7053.html?TID=gglpla&origin=&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=pla&utm\_campaign=11726351894&gclid=CjwKCAiA1eKBBhBZEiwAX3gql2Sv7kbvXrlQLdRyclTpKkuncPdcnmpy1eMZK5lnXwijBHk4H3opdRoCsRQQAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Looks about like the one I have currently

oh yea, shade has it hidden.

No problem! I appreciate the attempt!I’ve also decided to create my own bumper with a bar that goes across the grille for deer protection. This thing is a magnet

Yea they like to play in traffic.

I’ve never owned a car that I haven’t hit a deer in. I either have terrible luck, or God is telling me I need better insurance

I hear that

Cat has been removed, and halfway done with the bumper. I’ll pick up where I left off tomorrow. It almost sounds like I would imagine a 4.8 with glass packs sounds

Nice you'll have you shoot over a pic of that bumper sounds like it'll be nice.

About 3/4 of the way done, but here’s the bumper so far

Dang you know what your doing.

Certainly trying! Helps out when you have an extra set of hands as well

That's true.

Only problem is that I only extended 2 from the middle of the grille. I haven’t yet found a light at that skinny2 inches^ sorry

What type of light?

Light bar. Sorry I feel like I’m still half asleep and can’t type

how wide? you trying to put it between bumper and grill?

On the top of the bumper, centered with the grille. That space is 2” wide.

how long?

Ideally 25/26”

Sylvania - Slim 20 Inch LED Light Bar - Lifetime Limited Warranty - Spot Light 5400 Raw Lumens, Off Road Driving Work Light, Truck, Car, Boat, ATV, UTV, SUV, 4x4 (1 PC) Paste that in amazon probably 20 inch is closest you'll get.

10-4. I’ll look into it

sounds good.

In order to “restore” these letters for the grille, would you recommend a light sandpaper followed by polishing?

Probably wet sand with 3000 to 5000 grit with headlights you'd start with 600 to 1000 but i don't think on those you want to be that aggressive.

Gotcha. I’ll give it a shot! Polish after correct?

yea probably headlight polish as they are plastic should work the same.

10-4. Thanks. I’ll send pictures of before and after

awesome, sounds good.

All done with the grille (for now)

Looks sharp!

Thanks for the recommendation! Now we finish the bumper and get a lift kit put on!

You’re welcome!

Left on the list: Blinkers Light bar

That is one sharp bumper, you should sell custom bumpers, you could do those, and diamond plate style front and rear i've seen them with LED reverse light and all. For what they cost you could undercut them an make some money.

Thanks man. I actually wanted to go with diamond plated, but I’m getting it linex’d so I didn’t want to pay for something I wouldn’t even se.r

That will look good.

Hopefully so! I wanted to go with leds on the front, but unsure of what I want to do for blinkers to be honest

Possibly a classic oval look.

Light bar done

Nice it and that bumper make that truck wow

Just ordered 2” suspension lift. Hopefully I’ll have that on this weekend.